People with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), on the other hand, take mirroring to extremes. We may, for example, adopt another person’s (or animal’s) energy level, facial expressions, body language, and tone to show understanding and empathy. Mirroring, or reflecting back what others say and do, is a common behavior that many of us engage in, often unconsciously, to create rapport and show feelings of connectedness with others. But before long you feel trapped in a maze of grotesque distortions, with no apparent exit. At first you may feel dazzled, seduced by what the narcissist is showing you about yourself and him/her. Life with a narcissist is like being in a fun house without the fun: Narcissistic mirroring and projection meet you at every turn.
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